by Nick Rainsford | 29 May 2017 | General, Uncategorized
Nick and I just returned from our conference in Europe. The thing that sticks out – but is impolite to mention in mixed company – is the very low prices of quality foods in everyday eateries. Let me explain. I’ve had truffles in Sydney. Once, many years...
by Nick Rainsford | 15 May 2017 | Business, General, Home loans, Investments, SMSF, Uncategorized
The 2017 budget handed down last week by the Federal Treasurer had a raft of measures in it that is designed to help home buyers into their first home. Will it all work? Will homes become affordable again? There is no simple answer to these questions so I’ll deal with...
by Nick Rainsford | 8 May 2017 | Business, General, Investments, Uncategorized
I’d been wanting to read a book written by CIA agent, Robert Baer. The book – called See No Evil – was released just after 9/11. I wanted to wait for all the hype to die down before tackling the seriousness of the topic – failure of the CIA to detect and...
by Nick Rainsford | 1 May 2017 | Business, General, Investments, Uncategorized
There are constants in our lives that we don’t often think will ever change. That’s the whole point of a constant isn’t it? Things like the sun coming up in the morning and setting at night. The changing of the climate from season to season. The love of a parent....
by Nick Rainsford | 17 Apr 2017 | Business, General, Uncategorized
We often apply for commercial loans for clients. Sometimes these loans have a little added complexity. For example, in the past few weeks we have processed a loan application from two couples buying a business via a family trust. They will use their homes as security....
by Nick Rainsford | 10 Apr 2017 | General, Home loans, Investments, SMSF, Uncategorized
We see many people from all different walks of life in our business. We see many investors buying properties, we see overseas investors coming into our market, we see people re-financing, we see many people coming to us to borrow for that dream renovation. The only...
